Description: Elmer the duck is teased for being a "sissy", but he ends up proving his bravery.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Questionable Situations: There is an implication that Elmer is gay, and he enjoys activities that are not considered masculine, such as baking, dancing, and crafts.
Public Opinion: This book is fairly popular and has received positive reviews. As stated by Kirkus Reviews, "For those who don't recognize the author's name, the layered double meaning in the book's message will be immaterial while the familiar story in a new guise will resonate with any kid who's felt like an "underduck."
History of Censorship: Since its publication in 2002, this book has been challenged several times, and it has been banned from several school districts across the country.
Author: Harvey Fierstein
Description: Elmer the duck is teased for being a "sissy", but he ends up proving his bravery.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Questionable Situations: There is an implication that Elmer is gay, and he enjoys activities that are not considered masculine, such as baking, dancing, and crafts.
Public Opinion: This book is fairly popular and has received positive reviews. As stated by Kirkus Reviews, "For those who don't recognize the author's name, the layered double meaning in the book's message will be immaterial while the familiar story in a new guise will resonate with any kid who's felt like an "underduck."
History of Censorship: Since its publication in 2002, this book has been challenged several times, and it has been banned from several school districts across the country.
Developmental Age: Grades K-2